Dorsal Hump Removal Safe for African American with Lupus?

I have a small dorsal hump that I want removed. I happen to be african american and also have lupus. I want to know if the surgery safe, will I have scar tissue?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by justme87 in virginia

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Lupus contraindication for Surgery

Thanks for the question.Assuming there is no underlying surgical contra-indications from other predisposing medical conditions and your lupus is well controlled, the presence of lupus anticoagulant, when unassociated with other hemostatic defects, is not a contraindication for surgery. I would recommend you get medical clearance from the physician that is overseeing your lupus prior to any surgical procedures.Regarding the "scar tissue" question, any time you undergo a surgical... more

Dorsal hump removal in an African Amercan with Lupus

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune medical condition. Discoid lupus and Subcutaneous lupus are two manifestations. Lupus can causes characteristic changes in the skin including the face. A butterfly malar rash may occur. There may also be systemic symtoms such as joint pain and arthritis. There is a risk with any surgical procedure if the skin overlying this region becomes involved with lupus, that it could break down. Any surgical procedure carries the risk of local infection. In order to... more